waited with, soon towards rear, never a factor
soon led, joined before 3rd, soon headed and raced in 3rd, dropped off pace and slight mistake 4th, no extra straight
prominent, a little keen, on terms before 3rd where slight mistake, soon led and clear with one rival, went on from before 3 out, stayed on strongly, very easily
tracked leaders early, jumped big 2nd, disputed moderate 8th after 3rd, soon lost position and no extra from 4 out
waited with towards rear, soon well off pace, kept on same pace without threatening from 4 out
tracked leaders, moderate 4th after 3rd, no extra straight
mid-division, not fluent 1st, slight mistake 2nd, moderate 10th after 3rd, never a factor
mid-division, slight mistake 1st, moderate 5th after 3rd, off pace and chased front pair 4 out, soon no impression, 2nd from last where slight mistake, kept on same pace without threatening
close up early, slight mistake 2nd, moderate 5th and slow jump 3rd, soon moderate 6th, not fluent 4th and at times after, no extra after 4 out
tracked leaders, jumped slightly left 1st, slight mistake 2nd, not fluent 3rd and at times after, soon raced in moderate 7th and kept on same pace from 4 out
waited with, moderate 13th after 3rd, some headway behind clear leaders and off pace 4 out, soon no impression, kept on same pace without threatening straight
soon mid-division, moderate 11th after 3rd, slight mistake 4th, mistake 4 out and no danger
keen, tracked leaders, 2nd from 3rd, soon clear of remainder, not go with winner from before 3 out, dropped to 3rd from last where slight mistake, one pace
waited with, soon rear of mid-division, some headway behind clear leaders and off pace 4 out, soon no impression, kept on same pace without threatening straight
waited with, moderate 12th after 3rd, never a factor
mid-division early, disputed moderate 8th after 3rd, kept on same pace without threatening straight
waited with towards rear, slight mistake 3rd, slightly slow 4th, soon no danger
Gentlemansgame went for a massive €250,000 at the sales after an impressive victory between the flags at Curraghmore so a big run will be expected. GJOUMI only won a minor bumper in France but made her hurdling debut for new connections in a Fairyhouse Grade 3 where she performed with credit. She was held when falling at the last at Thurles but the winner is useful and she'll be unlucky to meet one as good. Curious Bride won on the Flat here in September and ran a fine race on her hurdling bow on a return visit when beaten narrowly by Autumn Evening so looks a threat, especially as the winner has run well in Grade 2 company subsequently. Mahons Glory looks best of the remainder.
Barefoot Man (IRE) Yeats gelding out of The Sailors Bonnet.
Future Gold (IRE) 50-1 (11-4) Chased leaders, 3rd halfway, dropped to 5th 3 out and no extra from next, 5th of 13, dist behind Gua Du Large (11-4) at Thurles 2m mdn sft in Nov.
Gentlemansgame (11-11) Chsd ldrs until 6th 1/2way, prog in 4th aftr 3out, 2nd bef 2out, ld gng best bef last, ko to go clr flat, won at Curraghmore 3m mdn sft in Oct beating Balco Coastal (11-6) by 5l, 10 ran.
Inchidaly Copper (IRE) Doyen gelding out of Arctic Aunt.
Inforapenny (IRE) 40-1 (11-12) Held up in rear, 7th halfway, pushed along over 3f out, ridden and no impression over 2f out, 7th of 8, 22 1/4l behind Gordon Dai Dai (11-12) at Galway 2m sft in Oct.
Johnny The Barber (IRE) Scorpion gelding out of High Dolly.
Killybegs Junior (IRE) 33-1 (11-4) Rear of mid-division, not fluent 3rd, pushed along and no impression approaching 3 out, no threat in straight, kept on one pace, never a factor, 7th of 13, dist behind Gua Du Large (11-4) at Thurles 2m mdn sft in Nov.
Mahons Glory (IRE) 14-1 (11-9) Mid-division, moderate 6th at last (usual 3 out), soon no impression, never a factor, 8th of 19, 33l behind Echoes In Rain (11-2) at Naas 2m mdn hvy in Dec.
Nostra Casa (IRE) 9-1 (9-5) Soon settled behind leaders, 6th halfway, ridden into 4th 2f out, no extra over 1f out, 10th of 15, 6 1/4l behind Walking On Glass (9-7) at Galway 2m hcp Yielding in Jul.
Opie Houdini (IRE) 250-1 (11-6) Always towards rear, ridden and no extra 5 out, weakened next, pulled up before 2 out, at Clonmel 2m 3f mdn hvy in Dec.
Champagne Izzy (IRE) 125-1 (11-2) Rear of mid-division, no extra 3 out, weakened, tailed off, 12th of 20, dist behind Gaillard Du Mesnil (11-9) at Leopardstown 2m 4f mdn sft in Dec.
Day Dreamin' (IRE) 80-1 (11-2) Towards rear, some progress and pushed along in rear of mid-division bypassing 2 out, no impression, 15th of 19, dist behind Echoes In Rain (11-2) at Naas 2m mdn hvy in Dec.
Gjoumi (FR) 11-10 (11-2) Soon led, ran freely, slight mistake 3rd, pushed along and headed between final 2, soon short of room and switched left, 1 length down when fell last, at Thurles 2m mdn sft in Nov.
Junior Bee (IRE) Jet Away M out of Much Appreciated.
Lighthouse Lady (IRE) 16-1 (10-1) Soon led, ridden and headed 3f out, soon no extra and dropped towards rear, eased final furlong, tailed off, 10th of 11, dist behind Make Good (9-8) at Navan 1m 6f hcp sft in Oct.
Tender Heart (IRE) 100-1 (11-4) Towards rear, under pressure after 3rd, weakened after 4 out, never a factor, 14th of 20, dist behind Master Mcshee (12-0) at Cork 2m mdn Soft - Heavy in Dec.
Poetica (IRE) 200-1 (10-9) Towards rear, hampered and unseated rider 1st, at Leopardstown 2m mdn sft in Dec.
Curious Bride (IRE) 2-1 (10-9) Tracked leader in 2nd, 3rd after 4th, disputed after 4 out, headed 2 out, every chance run-in, soon ridden, kept on, not match winner, 2nd of 9, 3/4l behind Autumn Evening (11-2) at Cork 2m mdn Soft - Heavy in Dec.
Hey Skipper (IRE) Born To Sea gelding out of Bounty Star.
Brides Hill (IRE) Dylan Thomas filly out of Wedding Cake.
